Undergraduate Art Portfolio Requirements

The following instructions are specifically for Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) and Bachelor of Science in Art History and Theory (BS), School of Art and Design applicants.

Portfolio Requirements

Submit 15 to 20 samples of your best work.

Four works must be drawings from direct observation. These may include sketches or quick observational studies.

Each slide should showcase ONE image, please do not include multiple shots on the same slide. All media submitted must include: medium, dimensions, date created, and title.

Images of work should be of high quality and formatted for SlideRoom viewing.

All work should demonstrate your command of elements of visual language, including composition, line, form, and color. Your portfolio should also demonstrate your conceptual skills, your willingness to experiment, and your respect for craftsmanship, as well as your commitment to visual expression and communication. Your portfolio may include "work in progress." Sketches can provide valuable information about how you see, how you work, and how you think.

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